Lawmaker Praises Ruling Blocking in-State Tuition for Students in U.S. Illegally
- An Illinois Republican lawmaker praised a federal judge's decision to block state laws that allowed some students in the U.S. illegally to qualify for in-state tuition and financial aid, viewing it as prioritizing U.S. citizens.
- U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled that Illinois' policies violated federal law, which forbids states from providing postsecondary education benefits based on residency to individuals unlawfully present unless citizens receive the same benefits.
- State Rep. Adam Niemerg supported the ruling, arguing that it was unfair for students in the U.S. illegally to receive benefits over U.S. citizens.
- Niemerg stated that illegal immigrants paying less tuition than U.S. citizens is wrong and called giving them in-state tuition rates over citizens unfair.
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Lawmaker praises ruling blocking in-state tuition for students in U.S. illegally
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican lawmaker is applauding a federal judge’s decision to strike down state laws allowing some students in the U.S. illegally to qualify for in-state tuition, state financial aid and scholarships, calling the ruling a…
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Judge David W. Dugan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois ruled Friday that providing undocumented students with in-state tuition rates and special financial opportunities at Illinois colleges and universities is unconstitutional. The ruling stems from a September 2025 lawsuit in East St. Louis, Illinois against Gov. JB Pritzker, the State... The post Federal judge rules financial aid to undocumented students ‘unconst…
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